Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SJR46 Compare Versions

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4	4	2023 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIO N 46
5	5	May 24, 2023 - Introduced by Senators BALLWEG, L. JOHNSON, CARPENTER,
6	6	FELZKOWSKI, HESSELBEIN, JACQUE, ROYS and SPREITZER, cosponsored by
7	7	Representatives ROZAR, VINING, SNYDER, ANDRACA, ARMSTRONG, C. ANDERSON,
8	8	BARE, CABRERA, CLANCY, CONLEY, CONSIDINE, DRAKE, DUCHOW, GOYKE,
9	9	HAYWOOD, HONG, JOERS, MADISON, MOORE OMOKUNDE, MYERS, PALMERI,
10	10	RATCLIFF, SHELTON, SINICKI, SNODGRASS, STUBBS, SUBECK, O'CONNOR and
11	11	SHANKLAND. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
12	12	Relating to: proclaiming May 2023 to be Maternal Health Month in Wisconsin.
13	13	Whereas, the family, in which mothers perform a crucial role, is a major social
14	14	institution in Wisconsin and throughout the world that provides tremendous value
15	15	to both its members and society as a whole; and
16	16	Whereas, mothers have an indispensable role in building and transforming
17	17	society and culture and moving our state, country, and world forward, remaining
18	18	steadfast in their pursuit of a better and brighter future for their children; and
19	19	Whereas, mothers have a unique bond with their children, and the health of
20	20	mothers is directly tied to the health of their children both prenatal and postpartum;
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22	22	Whereas, the mental and behavioral health of mothers is crucial to the health
23	23	of their families and children; and
24	24	Whereas, the suicide rate for mothers within 365 days postpartum in Wisconsin
25	25	is 2.0 per 100,000; and
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43	43	Whereas, in 2021, there were a total of 56 pregnancy-associated deaths within
44	44	365 days postpartum, a mortality ratio of 90.6 per 100,000 live births; and
45	45	Whereas, Wisconsin has significant racial disparities in maternal mortality
46	46	rates, with pregnancy-related mortality rates for non-Hispanic Black mothers five
47	47	times greater than non-Hispanic White mothers, which must be addressed; and
48	48	Whereas, the work of mothers is of paramount importance but is often
49	49	undervalued, unnoticed, and underappreciated; and
50	50	Whereas, mothers are breadwinners, community leaders, advocates, allies, and
51	51	pillars of the family that have, for generations, blazed new paths, opened up new
52	52	possibilities, and widened circles of opportunity for their daughters and sons; and
53	53	Whereas, Wisconsin has a proven record of meeting challenges and creating
54	54	positive change, and we are committed to making mothers' lives better and ensuring
55	55	their health and prosperity; and
56	56	Whereas, Mother's Day is celebrated in May across Wisconsin and nationwide;
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58	58	Whereas, mothers and the institution of motherhood are worthy of honor and
59	59	affirmation; now, therefore, be it
60	60	Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the
61	61	Wisconsin Legislature call upon the people of Wisconsin to observe May 2023 as
62	62	Maternal Health Month in Wisconsin with honor, affirmation, and respect for
63	63	mothers in our state; and, be it further
64	64	Resolved, That the legislature calls upon the people of Wisconsin to express
65	65	their honor, affirmation, love, respect, and gratitude to mothers everywhere; and, be
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94	94	Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall transmit copies of this resolution
95	95	to the governor of Wisconsin.
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